Interim Head of Highways

Interim Head of Highways Delivery

Midlands | Hybrid Working | Competitive Daily Rate

Opus People Solutions are partnering with a local authority in the Midlands to appoint an experienced Interim Head of Highways Delivery

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This is a key leadership role overseeing highways contract management, network operations and a significant capital programme, with responsibility for driving performance and delivering visible outcomes for resident

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The r

oleYou will lead a high-performing professional client-side team, taking ownership

• of:Strategic management of a major highways maintenance contract (NE
• C4)Delivery of highways capital investment programmes and major proje
• ctsStatutory responsibilities across network management and highways legislat
• ionTransport services including home to school transp
• ortBudget management, forecasting and value for money deliv

ery
Immediate f

ocusThis is a hands-on interim role with a live improvement and delivery agenda, includ

• ing:Driving forward a contractor improvement plan and embedding perform
• anceLeading key commercial and contractual priorities, including final accounts and annual plan
• ningProviding oversight of major schemes and operational r
• isksSupporting transition activity across delivery arrangements and maintaining contin
• uityStrengthening a preventative maintenance approach across the net

work
Abou

t youYou will be a credible and experienced highways leader

• with:A strong track record in highways or transport services within local gover
• nmentProven experience managing large-scale contracts and delivery par
• tnersThe ability to operate confidently in a political enviro
• nmentStrong commercial judgement and financial over
• sightA pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to make an immediate i

mpact
Key d

• etailsStart
• : ASAPDuration: Initial interim assignment with potential to
• extendLocation: Midlands (hybrid working, typically 1–2 days on
• site)Rate: Competitive, dependent on expe

rience
If you are available and interested in discussing further, please apply or contact me directly for a confidential conver

sation.matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolution